OSHA, Georgia Tech, and GNHA hereby form an Alliance to provide GNHA’s members
and others with information, guidance, and access to training resources that
will help them protect nursing home employees’ health and safety, particularly
in reducing and preventing exposure to musculoskeletal disorders (MSD),
bloodborne pathogens, falls, workplace violence and other hazards.

On February 23 & 24, 2009, OSHA and the GTRI conducted an 8-hour safety
and health seminar in Stockbridge, GA. The seminar focused several topics
including Introduction to OSHA, Pandemic Flu, Recordkeeping, Bloodborne
Pathogen, Personal Protective Equipment, Ergonomics, Needlesticks and
Electrical safety. The second day of each seminar was 8 hours of training on
Preparing for Pandemic Flu and H1N1 under a Susan B. Harwood grant.

On March 26 & 27, 2009, OSHA and the GTRI conducted an 8-hour safety and
health seminar in Savannah, GA. The seminar focused several topics including
Introduction to OSHA, Pandemic Flu, Recordkeeping, Bloodborne Pathogen,
Personal Protective Equipment, Ergonomics, Needlesticks and Electrical safety.
The second day of each seminar was 8 hours of training on Preparing for
Pandemic Flu and H1N1 under a Susan B. Harwood grant.

On March 30 & 31, 2009, OSHA and the GTRI conducted an 8-hour safety and
health seminar in Gray, GA. The seminar focused several topics including
Introduction to OSHA, Pandemic Flu, Recordkeeping, Bloodborne Pathogen,
Personal Protective Equipment, Ergonomics, Needlesticks and Electrical safety.
The second day of each seminar was 8 hours of training on Preparing for
Pandemic Flu and H1N1 under a Susan B. Harwood grant.

On August 19 & 20, 2009, OSHA and the GTRI conducted an 8-hour safety and
health seminar in Cartersville, GA. The seminar focused several topics
including Introduction to OSHA, Pandemic Flu, Recordkeeping, Bloodborne
Pathogen, Personal Protective Equipment, Ergonomics, Needle sticks and
Electrical safety. The second day of each seminar was 8 hours of training on
Preparing for Pandemic Flu and H1N1 under a Susan B. Harwood grant.

On August 27 & 28, 2009, OSHA and the GTRI conducted an 8-hour safety and
health seminar in Tifton, GA. The seminar focused several topics including
Introduction to OSHA, Pandemic Flu, Recordkeeping, Bloodborne Pathogen,
Personal Protective Equipment, Ergonomics, Needle sticks and Electrical
safety. The second day of each seminar was 8 hours of training on Preparing
for Pandemic Flu and H1N1 under a Susan B. Harwood grant.

Products

None

Outreach and Communication

Events

In January 28 - 29, 2009, representative from OSHA and the Georgia Tech
Onsite Consultation Program participated in the 2009 GHCA Mid-Winter
Conference at the Cobb County Galleria. Safety and health training during the
event focused on Pandemic Flu. OSHA also participated in the event as an
exhibitor, which was attended by over 1,200 employers and employees. The
handout materials provided for the attendees focused on Pandemic Flu,
Bloodborne Pathogens, and Respiratory Protection.

Products

None

Results

Outreach Activities

Date

Activity

Impact/ Participants

January 28 -
29, 2009

2009 GHCA Mid-Winter Conference at the Cobb County, GA

1,200

February 23 &
24, 2009

Health and Safety Seminar - Stockbridge, GA

45

March 26 & 27,
2009

Health and Safety Seminar - Savannah, GA

52

March 30 & 31,
2009

Health and Safety Seminar - Gray, GA

50

August 19 & 20,
2009

Health and Safety Seminar - Cartersville, GA

51

August 27 & 28,
2009

Health and Safety Seminar - Tifton, GA

48

Upcoming Milestones in FY 2010 - 11

Participation in the 2010 GHCA Mid-Winter Conference. The event was
conducted on January 19 – 22, 2010, at the Galleria in Cobb County, Georgia

Schedule and conduct OSHA safety and health seminars - Training planned
for throughout the State. These events will focus on Pandemic Flu and other
related health and safety topics.

Participation in the 2011 GHCA Mid-Winter Conference, which is scheduled
for.

Report Prepared by: _Jonathan Worrell, CAS

For more information, contact the Office of Outreach Services and Alliances at
202-693-2340 or go to OSHA
webpage.